About this episode

The episode features an interview with AOPA scholarship winner Mia Anderson, discussing her journey as a pilot and various aviation topics.

Catch up with AOPA scholarship winner, aerobatic glider and fixed wing pilot Mia Anderson who just entered the Southwest “Destination 225-degrees” pilot training pipeline. Plus David and Alicia discuss ATC staffing concerns, additional ADS-B billing pushback, fuel system practices, AirVenture preparation, and eVTOLs. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join Apply for a scholarship at aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/aopa-flight-training-scholarships

People in this episode

Hosts: David, Alicia

Guest: Mia Anderson

Topics covered

• aerobatic glider
• pilot training
• ATC staffing
• ADS-B
• fuel systems
• AirVenture
• eVTOLs

Keywords

• Mia Anderson
• AOPA
• aerobatic glider
• pilot training
• ATC staffing
• ADS-B
• AirVenture
• eVTOLs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AOPA

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